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avail

[uh-vayl] / əˈveɪl /




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But the letters included allegations alone, no evidence or data verifying DHS’s claims, which Weber said she flagged and asked to see, to no avail.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Slow down, take your time,” I tell her, but so far to little avail.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

But even if they did decide to avail of Medicaid for outpatient care or nursing home care, they should not assume that Medicaid will be available on whatever terms they expect.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Thousands of metres below, Pakistani mountain guide Waqar Ali says he was also trying to contact the group, but to no avail.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

The ones holding our items throw them to the side to try to get a better grip on solid ground—to no avail.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

The stars have chemistry and charisma; the series avails itself of an impressive cast of guest stars and delectable Italian shooting locations.

From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2024

Bryan Cranston’s movie career avails him of some variety, but on Showtime’s “Your Honor” he plays another version of a good man pushed to commit evil for the sake of protecting his family.

From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2024

“A Love Song” avails itself of Dickey’s usual strengths, even as it vaults her, in a belated but entirely welcome development, from sterling supporting player to luminous lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2022

“The board avails itself of different sets of independent expertise,” he said.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2021

In the face of the decrees of Providence, nothing avails but resignation.

From The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam by Omar Khayyam

As a bonus, I’d learn a few things while she availed herself of uninterrupted free time, which wasn’t really free, since I’d often hear a running vacuum or dishes clanking in the sink.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2026

A £500 payment was then offered to help those affected take extra security and reassurance measures - which about 90% of workers availed of.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2025

In doing so, Adams also availed himself of millions of dollars in public matching funds.

From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2025

Yet they hardly availed themselves of the city’s busy night life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2024

After that Sergeant Maples availed himself of the opportunity to study kendo with an expert.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Still, Levinson said, Siebel Newsom’s availing herself of the public forum did not mean she had violated the law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

For now, companies are availing themselves of the latest spike in crude prices to lock in a price for their output, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

"This time frame represents a broad enough range to demonstrate climate change, while also availing of the most recent reliable data that covers both the climate change and extremism dimensions for the country."

From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2024

For 20 years, Thomas benefited from Huizenga's attention as well, availing himself of the billionaire's fleet of aircraft and other luxuries.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2023

The genius of our National Institutions pre-supposes the truth that education is within the power of all, and that all are capable of availing themselves of its benefits.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Henry Lunettes


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